Lauren Pourian

As Assistant Director of AccessibleNU, Lauren assists students on the Evanston campus by providing reasonable accommodations in their academic programs. She is passionate about student development and supporting student success. Lauren enjoys working with students to help the develop a greater sense of their own abilities utilizing a strengths-based perspective.

Lauren holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, and a Master's degree in Social Work, both from Louisiana State University.

Lauren has been working in disability services since 2005. She is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois and her previous work experience includes counseling, crisis intervention, employee assistance programs, and group facilitation with children and adults.